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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 2002
Page
1
Local families discuss safeguarding kids from abductions as national debates rise. Parents emphasize communication, supervision, and guiding children to seek help from trusted adults if lost or approached by strangers.
Local law enforcement review procedures as child abductions rise in the West and nationwide. FBI data show 98 stranger abductions last year, 134 in 1999, with estimates of about 100 annual cases. An attempted June luring in Aiken County underscores the need for detailed suspect and vehicle descriptions.
Columbia analysts say state retailers near borders expect weaker sales as North Carolina and Georgia hold similar tax holidays the same weekend. South Carolina offers a broader package with no price caps unlike Georgia and other neighbors.
Samantha Runnion abducted July 17 2002 while playing near her California home by a man claiming to have a lost puppy. She was later found dead prompting a national hunt and legal action.
Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her Salt Lake City home around 2 a.m. June 5, 2002 by an armed man. A nationwide search followed and a suspect was arrested, but she remains missing.
Danielle Van Dam was abducted February 1 2002 from her bed in San Diego. A large area search followed and her body was found about three weeks later. A neighbor is accused of her murder.
Erin Runnion, Samantha Runnion's mother, spoke to supporters in Stanton California, praising well-wishers and urging the public to care for each other's babies as a large memorial of flowers candles and cards grows at the town complex.
The sales tax holiday begins Friday August 2 and ends Sunday August 4. Exempt items include clothing footwear and school supplies as well as computers software printers and print supplies. A full list of exempt items and guidance are posted on the Department of Revenue website.
North Carolina merchants association president Jim Hatchell warns of softened demand as businesses brace for slower sales across the state. Tax considerations and policy changes loom as retailers adjust plans.
Voters in three Aiken County Council districts head to the polls Tuesday to choose Republican nominees for District 2 5 and 6 seats. In District 2 Libby Bland faces Scott Singer to secure the nomination for the open seat. The District 5 contest pits incumbent Phil Napier against former District 4 representative. The District 2 race runs from Woodside Plantation to Jackson and New Ellenton. The GOP winner will face no Democratic opponent in November.
Kroger stores in Aiken and North Augusta posted recall signs after a national alert recalling 19 million pounds of ground beef and related products with EST 969. ConAgra Beef Co. said no specific contamination found but extra precautions are taken as 16 Colorado cases prompted the expanded recall.
Death notices list David Brian Butler of Leesville Ima Davis of Graniteville Jack Buchardt of Hayward Columbia Mary E Schumann of Tampa Fla and Plina G Sharpe. Obituaries reflect local residents. records show dates and service details to follow.
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